Project Scientist Position in Geriatrics – Horvath Lab 2025-2026 Full-time NEW

Project Scientist Position in Geriatrics – Horvath Lab 2025-2026

Job #JPF11050

Medicine-Geriatrics / David Geffen School Of Medicine / UCLA

Position Overview

Salary range: See Table 37B. A reasonable estimate for this position is $111,500-$119,600.

Open date: May 22, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Jun 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jun 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position Description

The Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA is seeking a candidate for a Project Scientist position at the Full rank.

The candidate will work with Dr. Steve Horvath, supporting a research program focused on the biology of aging, including understanding the mechanisms of aging, identifying biologic markers of aging, and developing translational strategies to promote healthy aging and improve quality of life in older adults.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

A Ph.D. in biostatistics is required.

Additional qualifications

The following skills are required:

• Technical Expertise: Epigenetic clocks & aging biomarkers, DNA methylation & epigenomics; Statistical genetics and epigenomics (GWAS, EWAS, mQTL/eQTL, Mendelian randomization); Longitudinal & large-scale genomic data analysis; Multi-omics integration, biomarker discovery, and genomic data analysis
• Quantitative & Computational Methods: Machine learning and neural networks for phenotype prediction and biomarker development; Large-scale data analysis (UK Biobank and population cohorts); Multi-omics integration for target prioritization and biological insight; Experience with deep learning models in regulatory genomics (e.g., Enformer)
• Multi-Omics Data: scRNA-seq; ATAC-seq; vChIP-seq; chromatin regulatory genomics (NGS)
• Programming: R (primary); Python; MATLAB; SAS; Linux/HPC environments

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• UCLA Mission Statement – Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service.

Reference requirements

None

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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• APM – 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job Location

Los Angeles, CA